The UK Coastguard is coordinating a response after sanctioned tanker MYRA issued a distress signal in severe weather off north-west Ireland.
Trump has postponed sweeping Russia sanctions, leaving UK and EU businesses watching the potential effects on energy costs, trade and sterling.
A reported US plan to restore Russian gas flows as part of a Ukraine peace deal challenges EU policy and could influence UK energy costs, sterling and London stocks.
A large drone attack hit St Petersburg’s oil, digital and transport infrastructure, with no casualties reported but power and travel disrupted.
Reported US pressure over Ukraine’s refinery strikes puts the PURL arms programme, European security and energy-sensitive markets in focus.
Mahmoud Abbas has delayed Palestinian elections until September 2027, extending uncertainty for UK and EU policy and London markets.
A US strike disabled a cargo ship near Iran-linked waters, while UKMTO reported a tanker hit in Hormuz, raising energy and trade risks.
A bipartisan US bill targeting Russian oil purchases could challenge Trump’s diesel deal and sharpen energy policy risks for UK and EU markets.
Zelenskyy criticised a US-Russia diesel supply deal, warning it could weaken sanctions pressure and affect UK and European energy markets.
Ukraine says 28 people were killed in a Russian missile and drone barrage, intensifying European debate over sanctions, oil revenues and war risk.
A Liberia-flagged tanker reportedly carrying Russian crude caught fire off Sochi, reviving European concerns over Black Sea shipping risk.
Yemen’s offensive near Mocha renews Red Sea trade concerns, with both government forces and Houthis claiming gains near a vital shipping corridor.
Flydubai has halted Israel flights after a Dubai-Tel Aviv aircraft made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia following a cockpit attack.
German and Austrian raids over alleged vehicle exports to Russia show rising EU sanctions risks for businesses and financial firms.
Swiss voters rejected a neutrality initiative that would have limited sanctions, preserving Bern’s flexibility to align with EU measures.
Trump expects renewed Iran talks after rejecting Tehran’s Hormuz plan, leaving UK and EU markets alert to energy, sterling and escalation risks.
Yemen’s mobilisation call comes as Houthi advances near Red Sea routes raise risks for UK and European energy and trade markets.
Macron said France sees a Russian mobilisation of about 300,000 people as credible and warned Europe could face hybrid attacks.
CREA says Russia’s ship register rose 36% as sanctions pressure forced shadow fleet vessels away from open registries.
Zelenskyy told the UN that Putin is spreading war globally, warning of energy attacks, Russian losses and rising risks for Europe.
Kaluga and Zabaykalsky are reviving petrol limits as refinery attacks deepen Russia’s fuel crisis, a signal watched by London energy markets.
Trump said US-Iran talks in New York were productive, even after threatening Tehran, as UK and EU businesses watch Hormuz and energy risks.
Saudi Arabia says it intercepted a Houthi ballistic missile aimed at Riyadh, raising fresh concerns over oil flows to Europe and UK market exposure.
Two people were killed and at least six injured after a mass drone attack around Moscow, with airports halted and refinery damage reported.
Trump has signed the Graham sanctions bill, targeting Russian energy buyers and sanctions evasion with implications for UK and EU markets.
Russia's three-day Duma vote opens with occupied Ukrainian territories included, raising legitimacy concerns for Europe and market risk questions in London.
A halt at Russia’s Yaroslavl refinery adds to fuel-market risks watched by UK and European investors as refinery attacks strain supply.
The Fed lifted rates to 3.75-4%, raising questions for sterling, UK businesses and European markets exposed to dollar strength and energy inflation.
The US House advanced a Graham sanctions bill that could target Russian energy buyers, with implications for Europe, sterling and London markets.
Ukrainian strikes hit a Rosneft-linked refinery and sites in Taganrog, renewing UK and EU concern over energy risk and sterling exposure.
A halt on Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline could remove 4 percent of global oil supply, with UK and EU markets watching energy and sterling risks.
Russia is expected at G20 energy talks in Houston, putting European energy security, sanctions and market risks back under scrutiny.
Houthi forces captured Yemen’s Mocha port, raising risks for Red Sea shipping, oil prices, sterling and European market stability.
A reported drone attack and major fire at Novorossiysk have renewed UK and EU market concerns over Russian oil, grain and freight flows.
US forces said they destroyed five Iranian oil tankers after IRGC missile attacks, raising fresh Hormuz risks for UK and European markets.
AfD’s 43.8% win in Saxony-Anhalt raises coalition uncertainty and puts German sanctions and energy policy back in focus for UK and EU business.
Putin backed using citizens deemed fully unfit for military service in drone defence roles, a signal closely watched by UK and EU markets.
Daniel Driscoll’s resignation after a clash with Pete Hegseth adds to Pentagon turmoil as UK and EU investors watch US defence policy risk.
The US has launched unprecedented sanctions against Iran, threatening allies including the UK and EU with penalties if they maintain business ties, impacting London markets and trade.
Trump’s threat to Oman over Strait of Hormuz talks escalates US-Iran tensions, raising oil supply risks and sterling volatility in UK and European markets.
Moscow reports over 180 drones shot down during a large-scale nighttime attack, causing injuries and airspace restrictions impacting regional transport and business confidence.
Qatar denies holding Iranian pilots amid regional tensions, emphasizing diplomatic efforts and legal measures to protect its sovereignty and coordinate with Iran.
US plans to declare the Strait of Hormuz American territory risk prolonged military deployment and disrupt vital energy supplies affecting UK and European markets.
Venezuela freed 131 political prisoners following talks with the opposition, signaling steps toward stability that could affect UK and EU business and sterling markets.
Ukraine claims significant damage to Russian naval vessels and infrastructure in Novorossiysk, raising concerns over Black Sea security and impacts on UK and EU markets.
Turkey has resumed passage of ships through the Bosporus and Dardanelles straits, easing trade disruptions to Russian Black Sea ports amid ongoing regional security tensions affecting UK and EU markets.
The US Senate approves a sweeping sanctions package against Russia, drawing praise from the EU and Ukraine and signaling strong transatlantic alignment amid the Ukraine conflict.
Russia permits sale of lower-grade fuels until 2027 amid refining disruptions, affecting UK and EU fuel markets and London energy trading.
Ukraine’s 40-day military operation has targeted key Russian military and energy infrastructure, impacting European energy supplies and financial markets.
Russia has moved the Northern Fleet's anti-submarine ship Admiral Levchenko to the Baltic Sea near Germany, aiming to protect its shadow fleet tankers amid rising UK and EU maritime concerns.